Air Fryer Fried Pickles
Crispy and crunchy fried pickles made in an air fryer for a delicious snack or side dish.
Ingredients
Pickles and Coating
- 1 jar Dill pickles (or any type of pickles) Use dry pickles for best results.
- 1/2 cup Flour For coating.
- 1/2 cup Cornmeal For added crunch.
- 2 large Eggs Beaten, for binding.
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs Plain or panko for extra crunch.
- 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
- 1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste.
- shallow spray none Cooking spray For spraying before cooking.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the pickles into rounds or spears.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs.
- In a third bowl, place breadcrumbs.
Coating
- Dip each pickle in the flour mixture, then in the eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
Cooking
- Place the coated pickles in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Cook for about 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and golden brown.
Serving
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Pat pickles dry with a paper towel for coating adherence. Use plain breadcrumbs for a light crust or panko for extra crunch. Avoid overcrowding the basket.